Quiet Aftermarket Exhaust??

[darkMINI]

Is there a quiet Performance muffler available for Yaris?

[sleey0]

Yes.

The TRD exhaust is the quietest.

For the first couple of weeks it was pretty loud but once the carbon built up in it quited down A LOT.

Now it sound perfect. Nice low idle tone and deep growl.

I love it and the shape of the muffler isn't too unsightly either:D

[RacerFreakXXX]

The better the performance the louder in a nutshell, but remember a muffler is mainly cosmetic if the rest of the exhaust is restricted.

+1 on TRD being the quietest w/ a decent sound when you get on it.

[darkMINI]

Too bad the TRD is so pricey, but it sounds like what i'm looking for.

[sleey0]

TRD Pricey?

AFAIK the Greddy and Tanabe are just as expensive.

[evo165]

Can try out the Fujitsubo Wagonlist. Sound really sporty & bassy without horning your ears inside the car. :thumbup:

[Bluevitz-rs]

I'm pretty sure the TRD is made by Borla right?

[auxmike]

I have the TRD.
It's a great setup. You WILL nitice a big difference in the cabin noisewise.
But it's something you get used to with time....

[Black Yaris]

just have one custom made

[sleey0]

You get used to it because it gets quiter as u use it.

I really like the trd exhaust and yes it is made by borla i believe.

[darkMINI]

Trying to find a borla part # for it, maybe its cheaper than the one with a TRD stamped on it. Finding nothing for the Yaris specifically on the borla website.

[sleey0]

And you won't.

It is custom-made to Toyota's specs. And I really can't remember if it is Borla or Bosal, but I am 90% sure it's Borla.

Just like you won't find the same trd shocks on kyb's website:)

Get it from trdsparks. Great people and very good pricing. You will spend the same on any other, really.

Or you can wait it out and see if someone puts one up for sale.

EDIT: I forgot that Garm sells the Nitto for cheap here (http://shop.microimageonline.com/Nitto-LIFTBACK-axle-back-exhaust-Nitto-LE-1.htm).

[darkMINI]

Cool link, how's that Nitto?, I'm looking for a deep growl if not mild, less ricey sounding.

[33OH]

The Nitto is a nice deep tone. Not too loud, the extra resonators help. I enjoyed mine when I had it.

[WeeYari]

Tanabe Medalion Touring

Lovely exhaust with a nice low tone. Quite similar to the TRD. This is the exhaust that I had always wanted and finally was able to pick up a pristine one used earlier this year.

Member fmicle has just posted one up for sale in California.

[yarr_is]

check out tanabe medalion exhausts... they're known for being subtle and quiet. Love mine...

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/touringmedalion.asp?id=7

[cfeng]

For the first couple of weeks it was pretty loud but once the carbon built up in it quited down A LOT.


I can confirm this. I just installed my trd three days ago. it seems to have lost over half of its noise. it sounds perfect now, before it was way too loud.

[magilla]

what size is the inlet and out let of the trd. i have a 2inch in and 2 inch out borla pro sitting in my garage that im thinking of putting on

[MUSKOKA800]

I have the TRD (Borla version) axle-back on my sedan.
At 60 mph or below I hear nothing inside the car. At 70+ mph or with the addition of passenger &/or cargo to cause extra engine load the pipe is sound quite noticeable. Not unpleasant, but you'll need to crank up the tunes a couple notches.

[darkMINI]

I might try a little experiment this weekend with a Cherry Bomb glasspack, maybe a small turbo muffler. Something short.

[TrashCan Monster]

check out tanabe medalion exhausts... they're known for being subtle and quiet. Love mine...

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/touringmedalion.asp?id=7

I've been looking into Tanabe stuff lately myself and their exhaust is supposded to be under 93dB.

[cleong]

This is how a Fujitsubo sounds like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X342NigBg2g

[R2D2]

check out tanabe medalion exhausts... they're known for being subtle and quiet. Love mine...

http://www.tanabe-usa.com/touringmedalion.asp?id=7

I'm looking to get an axle back for my 09 5 dr HB. I'm looking for something with a nice deep tone that sounds good but that won't be too loud in the cab. I'm leaning towards either the Tanabe Medallion or the Nitto from Micro Image. Will both these units fit my 09 5 dr? I would very much appreciate opinions on these units. Also a pretty big deal to me is are either of these two 100 percent stainless construction (including welds and flanges)? I live in Salt Spray Hell, USA!

Many thanks in advance!

R2

[magilla]

what size is theinlet on the trd exhaust

[WeeYari]

I'm leaning towards either the Tanabe Medallion or the Nitto from Micro Image.

I have a Tanabe Medalion (which I spoke briefly about in post#15), so I can only speak to it.

- yes, it will fit your '09 5dr
- yes, it is all stainless steel construction, including welds
- in cabin sound is not too loud, it is a very low tone, which does not get whiny or raspy under hard throttle.

I waited a long time to get a good deal on a used one, and it was well worth the wait.

[33OH]

Nitto is a very low-tone, not too loud exhaust as well.

Not sure on the other points, maybe someone else can chime in.

[R2D2]

Thanks guys I appreciate it.

[MUSKOKA800]

what size is theinlet on the trd exhaust

I can't specify the size but... the TRD axle-back bolts directly (replacing the OEM axle-back section) to the stock mid-pipe and uses all the OEM hanger points. It literally takes only one wrench/socket and 10 minutes max. to re & re.

[R2D2]

Thanks everyone for the help in this thread. I just installed the Tanabe Medalion Touring exhaust I ordered from Micro Image (Thanks again, Garm!) and I must say it is just perfect. It's aggressive, deep AND quiet enough at the same time. You can hear it well inside the car but it's not intrusive. Exactly what I was looking for. Can't wait to do some more driving!

It's a very high quality piece and very easy to install. Fit is superb.

I'm sure the Nitto would have worked well for me too, but ultimately the state of Maine uses 95 db by SAE J-1169 as their standard and since the Tanabe was tested at under 93 db by the same standard I knew I could prove it's legality.

Thanks again, everyone!

R2

[cali yaris]

^ you are welcome, glad we could help out.

[MUSKOKA800]

My TRD axle-back is starting to sound louder now. It likely has close to 70,000 kl. (approx. 45,000 miles) use by now.